Golden Saffron vs Tabac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Golden Saffron takes 1 of 1 categories.
Golden SaffronChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
TabacChoose it for a lavender and smoky character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Golden Saffron1/1
Tabac0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Golden Saffron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Golden SaffronBortnikoffTabacMetaScentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
lavender100%
smoky92%
leather84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSaffronOrangeLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLavenderGeraniumJasmineNutmegMint
Base
TobaccoPatchouliVanillaAmberSugar
Top
SmokeBergamotMint
Heart
LavenderLeatherTobacco
Base
AmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Mint and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,063
PerfumerChris Maurice, Dmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#81,102
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGolden SaffronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGolden Saffron by Bortnikoff opens with a bright citrus punch of bergamot, orange, and lemon that quickly melds with warm, leathery saffron. As the top notes settle, an aromatic heart of lavender, mint, and geranium emerges, softened by clean jasmine and a touch of spicy nutmeg. The dry down turns warm and cozy, ancho…
Reviews →MetaScent Tabac opens with a sharp burst of smoky bergamot and cool mint before settling into a dense heart of dry tobacco leaf and lavender. A dark leather note dominates the mid-wear, resting on a base of warm amber and soft musk that stays close to the skin during cold autumn evenings.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Golden Saffron or Tabac?
Golden Saffron takes 1 of 1 categories. Golden Saffron is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Tabac is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Golden Saffron for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tabac for a lavender and smoky character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Do Golden Saffron and Tabac smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and tobacco accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Tobacco.
Is Golden Saffron or Tabac better for summer or winter?
Golden Saffron suits daytime wear; Tabac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Golden Saffron and Tabac?
Golden Saffron has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Tabac has top notes of Smoke, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Leather and Tobacco, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk.
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